Life as a 21st Century mum can be challenging and exhausting as we try to fit as much into our lives as possible. Add to that the pressures we place on ourselves to do everything properly as well as the expectations we think others have of us, is it any wonder we struggle from time to time?

What we really must celebrate about 21st Century women is their ability to cope and succeed in a vast array of situations. As a successful mumpreneur, you juggle your family life with a successful business, and somehow you manage to complete everything that needs to get done week after week.

The...

Mums' Struggles Made Simple [MSMS]

Thank you so much to those mums who took part in my Confidence For Life survey throughout April. A range of answers were returned, demonstrating the range of perspectives, challenges and situations we all collectively experience. I will now respond to your answers and share some solutions to the first half of the survey to enable you to welcome confidence, balance and joy into your life once and for all!

i) I asked if you could remember a time when you felt more self-assured than you do now.

The majority who responded felt you lost your self-assurance to...

Mums' Stuggles Made Simple [MSMS]

Thank you so much to those mums who took part in my Confidence For Life survey throughout April. A range of answers were returned, demonstrating the range of perspectives, challenges and situations we all collectively experience. I will now respond to your answers and share some solutions to the first half of the survey to enable you to welcome confidence, balance and joy into your life once and for all!

i) I asked if you could remember a time when you felt more self-assured than you do now.

The majority who responded felt you lost your self-assurance to...

So many mums I meet have little time for themselves and, when they do get to enjoy some time out, it is considered an indulgence, leaving them feeling guilty for having time away from their family and ‘usual’ responsibilities. The issue for many mums is they don’t consider self-care to be a major priority yet it must be at the top of the list of these ‘normal’ duties!

Depriving yourself of vital self-care will have a dramatic and detrimental effect on your health and well-being. Emotionally, you will feel frustrated, resentful and under-valued, potentially...

• Do you have a never-ending list of business goals you would like to achieve?
• Would you like your business to acquire the greatest market share?
• Do you have lots of creative ideas but no time to implement or see them through?
• Do you have numerous personal goals that you would like to work towards?

Life as a mumpreneur sure is busy! With all the goals, plans and ideas you have, is it any wonder you struggle to find the time to get everything done? Yet, with a little help from your personal support network, you can achieve so much more!

Asking others to help you as you work towards...

So many mums disregard the importance of finding time for self-care and the benefits it can bring to their health and well-being. Yet, allowing yourself time to fulfil your own needs can be life-changing for you and it can have a positive impact on your children and others around you.

A mum can be defined as The Carer. You care for the health, education, development, success, shortcomings, strengths and weaknesses of your children. You care about the needs, happiness and worries of your partner. You care about the well-being of your extended family members. You care about the cleanliness...

So many mums disregard the importance of finding time for self-care and the benefits it can bring to their health and well-being. Yet, allowing yourself time to fulfil your own needs can be life-changing for you and it can have a positive impact on your children and others around you.

A mum can be defined as The Carer. You care for the health, education, development, success, shortcomings, strengths and weaknesses of your children. You care about the needs, happiness and worries of your partner. You care about the well-being of your extended family members. You care about the cleanliness...

Email marketing offers a very effective way to increase brand awareness, connect and keep in touch with prospective customers, quickly promote products and services, and generate sales! However, without a list of opted-in email addresses, you won’t get very far with this powerful medium! So, how do you build an email list of potential customers who have stated their interest in what you offer and who have given permission to receive information from you?

Having the ability to create and maintain a list of e-mail addresses of recipients who are interested in your services will...

Do you often feel that when it comes to getting your child or children involved in household chores, you might as well be pulling teeth! Here are some great ways to ensure your child understands the value and importance of working together as a team to help maintain a happy family life.

Encourage your child to get involved in cooperative tasks. Not only will this help them learn how to work together but it will also boost their self-esteem. Acknowledge the great job they are doing whether it’s making their beds each morning or helping a younger sibling to get dressed.

Asking your...

Mums’ Struggles Made Simple [MSMS]

Having the confidence to live your life according to your core values will enable you to become the woman you truly want to be. If you feel like you have lost your sparkle since becoming a mum, increasing your self-esteem and self-worth will boost your confidence and help you to rediscover your true self.

Empowering Mums supports and nurtures mums to rediscover their true identity by encouraging them to not only identify lifelong goals but to also create a step-by-step plan to make each one a reality. Confidence is often the greatest obstacle mums...